Brightwood Center
Follansbee, West Virginia
840 Lee Road, Follansbee, WV, 26037
Brightwood Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $65,274
- Special Focus Facility
- CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.70 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.75 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.49 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 115 certified beds · ~99 avg residents/day (86% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Brightwood Center is a 115-bed, for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility located in Follansbee, West Virginia. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a one-star overall rating, with one-star ratings for both staffing and health inspections. While the facility maintains a four-star rating for quality measures, it continues to operate under a one-star overall assessment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Brightwood Center?
- Brightwood Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Brightwood Center score on health inspections?
- Brightwood Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Brightwood Center?
- Brightwood Center has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Brightwood Center have?
- Brightwood Center has 115 certified beds.
- Does Brightwood Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Brightwood Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Brightwood Center located?
- Brightwood Center is located at 840 Lee Road, Follansbee, WV, 26037, Follansbee, West Virginia.
- How can I contact Brightwood Center?
- You can reach Brightwood Center by phone at +1 304-527-1100.
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